NHTSA Recall 13V190000
Filed by Daimler Coaches North America. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2013-04-25. An estimated 234 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Setra Luxury Coaches (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2013. Moisture can enter the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket in the engine compartment causing corrosion in the socket.
Risk
Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Setra will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcoaches free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A.
Manufacturer campaign number: 54.18U08765A
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.